TASCAM SERIES 8p DYNA 8 Channel Rackmount Preamp / Compressor

 SERIES 8p DYNA  TASCAM 

 8 Channel Rackmount Preamp / Compressor 

   

The TASCAM Series 8p Dyna is a top-notch solution for adding extra channels to your live or studio rig. The Series 8p Dyna includes eight of TASCAM’s excellent-sounding HDIA microphone preamps, along with an easy-to-use 1-knob compressor on each channel. These pres exhibit impressive specs — especially at this price point. The all-analog compressors are equally as significant — they effectively tame hot input signals and include true-bypass switching, so they don’t color your sound when they’re disengaged. The Series 8p Dyna boasts a bevy of pro-level features, including individually switched +48-volt phantom power on each channel, dual S/MUX optical outputs, eight line-level balanced analog outputs, and word clock I/O. You also get front-panel indicators, enabling you to keep an eye on your levels and compressor status. The Series 8p Dyna is housed in a rugged metal, 1U rackmount enclosure.

No-compromise HDIA preamps deliver natural, transparent sound

The Series 8p Dyna comes loaded with eight of TASCAM’s High Definition Instrumentation Architecture (HDIA) microphone preamps. Their specs are impressive for their asking price — a -127dBu EIN, 0.0007% THD, 116dB of dynamic range, and 119dB of crosstalk. But that’s not all! Each channel also includes an easy-to-use, 1-knob analog compressor for taming hot input signals. What’s more, the compressors feature true-bypass switching, so they don’t affect your sound when they’re not in use. At Sweetwater, we’ve found that the source is inconsequential — HDIA preamps always sound clean, transparent, and natural.

Versatile inputs accommodate a wide range of sources

No matter what you plug into it, the TASCAM Series 8p Dyna will accommodate it. Two instrument/microphone combo inputs on the front panel enable you to quickly and easily connect mics, guitars, basses, and more. Six balanced mic/line inputs grace the rear of the unit. The Series 8p Dyna includes +48V phantom power for your condensers, and with 52dB of gain on tap, it performs admirably with all but the most gain-hungry of vintage and modern microphones.

Expand your interface and connect to pretty much anything

The Series 8p Dyna is a great way to expand your existing audio interface, thanks to its dual S/MUX optical outputs. Thanks to these ports, you can pipe all eight of the Series 8p Dyna’s channels into your live or recording rig at up to 96kHz (four channels at 176.4kHz or 192kHz). You also get eight line-level analog outputs — on both balanced TRS connectors and balanced 25-pin D-sub connectors — for routing signals to A/D converters, recording mixers, front-of-house consoles, and pretty much everything else.

Packed with loads of pro-level features

The TASCAM Series 8p Dyna includes a useful array of pro-level features. Word clock I/O BNC connectors, with an in/out/thru switch, enables you to synchronize the Series 8p Dyna with your digital gear — without the pops, dropouts, and other unwanted artifacts. Front-panel analog overload indicators, compression indicators, and digital peak and level meter bars, make monitoring the device’s performance a piece of cake. Beyond that, the Series 8p Dyna is housed in a rugged metal, 1U rackmount enclosure, so it can withstand the rigors of the stage and studio.

Features:

• A top-notch solution for adding extra channels to your live or studio rig

• 8 HDIA microphone preamps capture any source with natural, transparent sound

• Easy-to-use 1-knob compressor on each channel for taming hot input signals

• Compressors include true-bypass switching to safeguard your sound when they’re disengaged

• 2 instrument/microphone combo inputs accommodate mics, guitars, basses, and more

• 6 balanced mic/line inputs accommodate microphones and line-level equipment

• +48V phantom power for your condenser microphones

• 52dB of gain on tap — works with all but the most gain-hungry of microphones

• Dual S/MUX optical outputs make expanding your existing interface easy

• 8 line-level analog outputs for routing signals to A/D converters, mixers, consoles, and more

• Word clock I/O enables you to synchronize with your digital gear

• Front-panel indicators make monitoring the device’s performance a piece of cake

• Housed in a rugged metal, 1U rackmount enclosure

Specifications:

• Preamp Type: Solid State

• Number of Channels: 8

• Phantom Power: Yes

• Compressor: 8 x Analog Compressors, 3:1 ratio

• Sample Rate: Up to 192kHz

• Bit Depth: 24-bit

• Analog Inputs: 2 x XLR-1/4" combo (Hi-Z/mic/line), 6 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)

• Analog Outputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS (line out), 1 x DB-25 (ch 1-8)

• Digital Outputs: 2 x Optical (S/MUX)

• Clock I/O: 1 x BNC (Word out), 1 x BNC (Word in) ; 75 ohm on/off, thru, word out

• Rack Spaces: 1U

• Power Source: 12V DC power supply (included)

• Dimensions: 1.76" x 9" x 18.97"

• Weight: 5.7 lbs

SALE: $599.99

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